Michael Levin dives deep into the intersection of biology and artificial intelligence, exploring how individual units—whether cells or humans—can form cohesive, goal-driven systems. Sharing insights into "cognitive glue," the mechanisms that bind entities into intelligent collectives, and how these principles apply to designing ethical AI. We also tackle the challenge of misinformation, the fluidity of memory and understanding, and the potential dangers and promises of AI-driven societal structures.

Renowned neuroscientist Stuart Hameroff explores the groundbreaking concept of quantum consciousness, proposing that microtubules, quantum coherence, and aromatic rings play a key role in consciousness. Combining physics, biology, and neuroscience, he challenges traditional brain theories and examines implications for AI, spirituality, and quantum computing.

In this episode, we delve into the fundamental questions surrounding intelligence, consciousness, and the underlying science. We explore insights on the future of artificial intelligence, the importance of neuroimaging, and the potential for new treatments for neurological and psychological disorders. Discover the fascinating intersection of mind, brain, and behavior.

In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building sophisticated models with active inference, focusing on practical implementation in scalable AI and the future of principled AI in solving real-world problems.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of consciousness with Professor Anil Seth, a leading cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Sussex and author of the bestselling book Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.

Dr. Karl Friston is a leading neuroscientist and professor at University College London. Dr. Friston is renowned for his work on the free energy principle and active inference, which have profound implications for our understanding of the brain, artificial intelligence, and the nature of consciousness.